https://apnews.com/article/uk-economy-prices-inflation-iran-war-57b54f2e19efdc88932a0fae980a27aa

The British government is offering cheaper chocolate and discounted entry to theme parks as it seeks to ease a cost-of-living squeeze and win back voters.

Treasury chief Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced modest handouts to help alleviate rising costs sparked by the Iran war, including a reduction in import tax on cookies, chocolate and about 100 other supermarket products.

“This summer I want every family to be able to enjoy themselves,” Reeves said. “As the war in Iran pushes prices up at home, my economic plan is the right one. I will continue to make the right choices, to protect households and businesses, and build a stronger and more secure Britain.”

I would hope someone in the public relation department express some concerns of how this is a direct relation to Bread and Circuses of the old days. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses